Bean Oil?

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GrassMaster

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Some of my "Racer" freinds talk about how they run Bean Oil mixed in there Gas. They say it makes it smell like race gas. Does it? Will it mess up anything? How much do you put in? Thanks.

 

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KDX1

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You can run Castor927 which has bean oil in it or you can buy a bean oil additive. Castor is good but rather pricey. Check out:http://www.maximausa.com

 

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kelseybrent

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Try eating a can of beans for breakfast. It will smell different, but not like race gas ;)

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

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kdx200chick

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kelseybrent said:

Try eating a can of beans for breakfast. It will smell different, but not like race gas ;)

Sorry, couldn't resist.

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GOOD ONE :laugh:

 

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Kwakasaki

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I use klotz Techniplate which does have some bean oil in it. You can also get bean oil from klotz but to my understanding, the synthetics and newer oils are better lubricating than straight bean oil. Sorry i am having a hard time replying after the bean eating comment LOL

 

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jdbrusch

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If you are looking for just a different smelling oil just use you favorite regular oil and find a local automotive performance shop(eg.Summit Racing) and buy some fuel fragrance, you can get it in all different types,bubble gum,vanilla,root beer,hawaiian punch and a bunch of others.I run it in my lawnmower and the kids next door think its great when the area smells like bubble gum or root beer. :joke:

 

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03KDXHOPPER

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You want 'racing gas' smell, run 100 octane low-lead airplane gas in your bike. Mix it 32:1 with KawiChem. Only run it once in awhile. Lead's good for the engine, but you can't run it all the time.

BTW, you'll need an airplane and tail number to get the stuff. Enjoy the smell, though.

NSI

 

Jackpiner57

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I used to go to the local airstrip and fill my 83 Suzuki GS1100EZ with 110LL. It's a low lead fuel. Never noticed any real advantage though.

 

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billc

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Bean oil = castor oil. It's sold at all the bike shops,ask them to show you. There are several to choose from. It will not hurt your bike but it might drool a bit.Smells great too.

 

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Braahp

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It might smell good but don't use it...........it will clog your KIPS.

 

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GrassMaster

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Braahp said:

It might smell good but don't use it...........it will clog your KIPS.

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ooo really???

 

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GrassMaster

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billc said:

Bean oil = castor oil. It's sold at all the bike shops,ask them to show you. There are several to choose from. It will not hurt your bike but it might drool a bit.Smells great too.

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What would be the mix ratio, say I was running 5 gallons of Gas?

 

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TEEEE

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Some freinds run Castor 927 or Klotz Beanol and swear by it, but I never thought it was really necessary. Excellent oils can be had for a lot less $$. It does smell good though. I've heard about that fuel fragrance stuff, but have never tried it. I'll have to sneak some into my friends' gas sometime. :laugh:

Careful with the Avgas if you're compression is high. The octane rating is not the same as auto fuel. It isn't really 100 octane, like premium pump gas is 92 octane. People in the know tell me it's about 97 on the pump gas scale. I've run it mixed with pump gas to boost the octane a little while fighting a deto problem...

 

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dirt bike dave

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My buddy ran Blendzall Gold Label in all 3 of his KDX's. Never heard him report of powervalve problems or otherwise, but then he knew hot to jet his bike. I think he mixed around 40:1 or 45:1.

I beleive the Blendzall Gold Label also has a bit of nitromethane in it, so you may see a power increase. Back in the day, nitro was an added ingredient to many of the racing castor oils.

 

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billc

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I mixed 40-1 when I used it but I don't use it anymore.
If I was racing for money and had factory backing I might use it.
For me, a normal play rider,synthetics are what I use now.
Spend an hour doing a search on the net and you will get alot of info.

 

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BJH

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But seriously folks...
Castor oil does a pretty good job of lubricating a two-smoke motor but it DOES cause problems. It will clog the KIPS after a short period of time. It will spooge allot. It will put carbon deposits on your piston.
It used to be used allot by pro motocrossers because it did very well for lubrication. However those bikes get torn down every race. Modern two-stroke oils out perform old school castor oils so there is no good reason to use it other than it smells good.
I would stick to synthetic or semisynthetic oils if I were you. Unless you like doing top end jobs often...very often.

 

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HobRoff

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I run Maxima 927 @ 40:1 w 100LL avgas. The bike runs clean and strong, little smoke, no drool, no KIPS problems. Had EG do a porting and bore job and his pre-work inspection comments were positive, all componets looked "perfect". Have had separation problems with surplus fuel sitting around at low temperatures though. Luv the smell of castor!! my wife thinks I'm a little :coocoo: